From Argentina you have two ways to get exposure to U.S. companies: buying CEDEARs (peso-denominated certificates) or investing directly in the U.S. stock (what Berry offers, from $1). The key difference: with a CEDEAR you hold a local certificate; with Berry you hold the real stock. Here is the breakdown.
What is a CEDEAR?
A CEDEAR (Argentine Certificate of Deposit) is a local instrument that tracks a U.S. stock and trades in pesos on the Argentine exchange. It is the classic way to get U.S. exposure through a local broker (Cocos, IOL).
What does investing directly in the U.S. mean?
It means accessing the real U.S. stock, not a peso certificate. With Berry you buy that exposure from $1, with no bank account, funding with pesos, stablecoins or Bitcoin.
Key differences
| CEDEAR | U.S. stock (Berry) | |
|---|---|---|
| What you hold | A local certificate | The U.S. stock |
| Currency | Pesos | Dollars / on-chain |
| Minimum | Depends on the CEDEAR ratio | From $1 |
| Bank / brokerage account | Yes | No |
| Fund with crypto | No | Yes |
Which one fits you?
- You want to trade in pesos within the local circuit: CEDEARs.
- You want the real U.S. stock, from $1 and with no bank account: Berry.
Frequently asked questions
Is a CEDEAR the same as the stock?
No. The CEDEAR tracks the price but is a local peso certificate; it is not the U.S. stock itself.
Which has the lower entry amount?
With Berry you start from $1; the CEDEAR depends on each ratio.
Try investing directly: start with Berry.